Alex Langer discusses the recent military coups in Egypt and Thailand and analyzes the impact on the international community.
Security
Iraq under Siege: The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant
Steven Chadwick discusses the geopolitical implications of an increasingly powerful ISIS.
What would George Kennan think of “Containment 2.0”?
Kristian Kennedy discusses the extent to which Obama’s actions in Russia are a modern application of Kennan’s Cold War policy of containment.
Looking to the East: Canada-Poland Relations
With Stephen Harper’s latest trip to Europe beginning in Warsaw, Scott Falls discusses Canada’s relationship with Poland and how it is affected by the current situation in Ukraine.
The Fermi Paradox: A Blurry Line Between Sci-Fi and Security (2/2)
In this second section of her two-part article series, Tina Bouffet examines both the plausible and the absurd proposed solutions to the Fermi Paradox.
NATO’s Response to Russia: How Energy Concerns Trump Sovereignty
Samantha Hossack examines recent NATO responses to Russia’s actions in Ukraine and what they mean for the Alliance.
An Uncertain Future: Security in Afghanistan post 2014
Will Afghanistan sign a bilateral security agreement with the United States? Trevor Schenk looks at the implications for Afghanistan’s security and its sovereignty from all sides.
Syria is Hemorrhaging and What That Means for Lebanon
Samir Mourani evaluates the threats posed to Lebanon by its swelling population of Syrian refugees.
The Weaponization of Space and the Future of Warfare
Steven Chadwick explores the future of warfare as aeronautics technology becomes increasingly advanced.
Denouncing Double Standards: Canada’s Two-Faced Stance on LGBTQ Rights in Uganda
James Keeling discusses Immigration Canada’s recent decision to refuse travel visas to nine Ugandans attending the World Pride Conference.